James Taylor News

DONNA VIVINO, the rising Broadway and vocal star, will celebrate the release of Beautiful Dreamer - her debut solo album from Ghostlight Records - with a special performance at 54 Below on Thursday, January 23 at 9:30 PM. The veteran of Broadway's "Wicked" and "Les Miserables," Vivino will reprise her solo concert "It's Not Easy Being Green" with special numbers from the new recording. She will be joined by Musical Director Ken Levinsky on piano and Jeff Ganz on bass. The album was released in stores and via online outlets December 10, 2013.

One of the most talented groups of musicians currently playing together - THE RINGERS, featuring Jimmy Herring, Wayne Krantz, Michael Landau, Keith Carlock and Etienne Mbappe, first debuted in early 2013 for a very exclusive tour on the east coast. The tour proved quite fulfilling for the iconic five-some, bringing together their varied backgrounds of Rock, Funk, Jazz, Blues and African styles.

Tom Wopat will return to 54 Below tonight, January 7, 2014.

Stephen Schwartz musical based on Studs Terkel's 1974 mega-tome has been updated to reflect changes in occupations, but continues to tell the stories of the everyday laborers, the unsung and invisible workforce that powers our nation. The eclectic, moving score gets the attention it deserves from Ilyse Robbins' accomplished ensemble of singer/actors and live musicians under the musical direction of Jonathan Goldberg.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents WORKING, A MUSICAL, running today, January 3 - February 1, 2014. Press opening, Sunday, January 5, 3pm.

Country music superstar Garth Brooks will appear in a rebroadcast of GARTH BROOKS, LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, tonight, Dec. 27 (9:00 – 11:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Country music superstar Garth Brooks will appear in a rebroadcast of GARTH BROOKS, LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, Friday, Dec. 27 (9:00 – 11:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Warner Bros. Records (WBR) today announced the appointment of Dan McCarroll as President. McCarroll's responsibilities will include helping to forge creative strategy for the label and overseeing all A&R activities.

(Boston) Celebrity Series of Boston will present Luciana Souza Trio on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 8pm at Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall, Harvard University, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge. Sponsored by Amy and Joshua Boger.

Author James Taylor was inspired by his faith in his God to write his new book to encourage and inspire all readers, regardless of nationality or race, to find his God's guidance of love. With 'The Earth,' Taylor strives to show his readers how to appreciate the beautiful creations of his God, and how, according to him, all people are one and all made by his God's hand.

Tom Wopat will return to 54 Below on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.

Performances by multi-GRAMMY®-winning artists Jakob Dylan, Amy Grant, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Jason Mraz, Jennifer Nettles, Pink, James Taylor, Steven Tyler, and will.i.am will be featured.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for December 23-29. Check out the listings below!

Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Special on NBC featured over 6 Million Dollars of Johnathon Arndt Jewels, The Canary Yellow Diamond collection dazzled on Kelly as she beautifully sang on stage everybody's holiday favorites. Kelly also sparkled in diamonds...and more diamonds and Red Burmese Rubies perfect forthe holiday season.

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter will make her New York Philharmonic debut in Mary Chapin Carpenter with the New York Philharmonic and Special Guests, a retrospective program featuring songs from throughout her career, some newly arranged for orchestra.

Ophelia's Jump Productions, a non-profit public benefit corporation, is honored to announce its new partnership with the Pomona College Department of Theatre and Dance: Theatre for the Claremont Colleges. Ophelia's Jump will stage four shows in their upcoming season at the Seaver Theatre, Sontag Greek Theatre and Allen Theatre on the Pomona College campus. In addition, Ophelia's Jump and Pomona College Theatre will collaborate to provide new learning opportunities for students of the Claremont Colleges and area residents through master classes, internships, and workshops.

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents WORKING, A MUSICAL, running January 3 - February 1, 2014. Press opening, Sunday, January 5, 3pm.

LaChance spoke exclusively to BWW about her making her Broadway debut, meeting Carole King and jumping into the lead role with just an hour's notice!

Continuing the tradition of preserving and celebrating great recordings, The Recording Academy® has announced the newest additions to its legendary GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®.